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An oil pipeline exploded in central Mexico on Sunday, creating a river of fire and killing 27 people, a local official said.The pipeline maintained by state oil monopoly Pemex exploded just before 6 am (local time) in San Martin Texmelucan. The explosion killed 27 people and injured several others. It also destroyed 32 houses and damaged dozens more. The explosion occurred in a residential neighborhood, which is not near major oil refining or transportation facilities, according to local media reports.
